Ruskin Elementary School

🐊 Motivation hack: Start the week with, “You are capable. You are smart. You are kind.” Cheesy? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.

Ask your child: “What’s something you did today that made you proud?” Then share your own answer.

New week, new start. Share a positive affirmation: “You are capable. You are smart. You are kind.”

🎀❤️ Red Ribbon Week is coming! ❤️🎀
Ruskin Jaguars will celebrate October 27th – October 31st with fun Dress-Up Days to show our commitment to living drug-free!

✨ Mark your calendars and get your outfits ready—each day will have a special theme.

Celebrate effort this week with a family walk, movie, or special dessert.

Is your child chatting with strangers in games like Roblox or Minecraft?
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🔒 Quick drill: “Would you hand this info to a stranger?” If no, then it doesn’t belong online either.

Practice remembering important info: address, phone number, parents’ names.

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Invite your child to help plan or cook a meal. Life skills = future confidence.

🌟 Ask your kid, “What’s one thing you’re proud of this week?” Then answer too. Spoiler: “Survived Monday” counts.

Do a “media check-in.” Who are your kids following? What apps are they using? Quiet awareness keeps them safe.

“Motivation Monday”: Ask your child to set one small goal for the week. Check back Friday.

🧾 Parenting hack: Device limits are like dessert limits. Fun in moderation. Disaster if unlimited.

Write three words of encouragement on a sticky note and leave it on your child's mirror for them to find.

Show kids how you budget or save for something. Even small lessons stick.

📢 Save the Date! 🐾
Ruskin Elementary will be holding Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 23rd, from 2:30 – 6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher, discuss progress, and learn ways to support their success at home and school. More information will be sent home soon.

✨ BONUS: Stop by the gym after your child’s conference and receive a FREE 5x7 family portrait!

📚 Carpool question: “If you were the principal for a day, what rule would you change?” Answers range from hilarious to terrifying.

Ask your child: “If you were principal for the day, what would you do?” Their answers will surprise you.